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Revenue:$19.51 million, a 27% increase compared to Q1 2025.
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Net Income:$1.77 million, a 58% increase over Q1 2025.
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Gross Profit Margin:Stable at 44%.
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Cash Flow from Operations:$4.55 million.
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Cash Increase:$3.96 million to $17.19 million.
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Helmet Revenue:$5.39 million, a 69% increase.
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Body Armor Revenue:$8.59 million, a 25% increase.
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Neck Brace Revenue:$750,000, a 7% increase.
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Other Products, Parts, and Accessories Revenue:$4.8 million, a 9% increase.
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Consumer Direct Sales Increase:49%.
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International Sales Increase:24%.
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Dealer Direct Sales Increase:30%.
Release Date: May 12, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Leatt Corp ( LEAT ) reported a 27% increase in global revenues for Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching $19.51 million.
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Consumer direct sales surged by 49%, indicating strong brand momentum at the consumer level.
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Helmet revenues saw a significant increase of 59%, driven by strong sales in mountain biking and adventure motorcycle riding.
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Net income for the quarter rose by 58% to $1.77 million, showcasing improved profitability.
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Cash increased by $3.96 million to $17.19 million, with cash flows from operations amounting to $4.55 million, indicating strong financial health.
Negative Points
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Despite strong growth in helmet sales, the motocross helmet segment did not perform as strongly as the mountain biking and adventure categories.
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The company anticipates increased working capital investments in the coming periods, which could impact cash flow.
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While international sales are robust, there are potential global headwinds that could pose challenges.
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The share repurchase program is limited to $750,000, which may not significantly impact shareholder value.
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Neck brace revenues only increased by 7%, indicating slower growth compared to other product categories.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Are you initiating a $750 million share buyback? A: Sean Macdonald, CEO: No, we are continuing with the original $750,000 share buyback program and will continue buying back shares up to that limit.
Q: Helmet revenues increased by 59% this quarter. How did the Motocross helmet perform during that period? A: Sean Macdonald, CEO: Motocross helmet sales were strong but not as strong as mountain biking (MTB) and adventure (ADV) categories. Moto is our most established market, and while growth is ongoing, the newer ADV and MTB categories are seeing slightly stronger growth.
Q: Which regions or channels are showing the strongest demand for international sales, and where do you see the biggest opportunities? A: Sean Macdonald, CEO: We are seeing strong growth in Europe, Latin America, the UK, Eastern Europe, and Australia. There is no single area that stands out; growth is consistent across all international markets, with significant potential remaining.
Q: Can you provide more details on the financial results for the first quarter of 2026? A: Sean Macdonald, CEO: Global revenues were $19.51 million, a 27% increase from the previous year. Net income was $1.77 million, a 58% increase. Gross profit remained stable at 44%, and cash increased by $3.96 million to $17.19 million.
Q: What are your expectations for future growth and shareholder value? A: Sean Macdonald, CEO: We are excited about the future, focusing on investing in our product portfolio and brand to reach a wider audience. Despite potential global headwinds, domestic sales are gaining traction, and international demand remains strong, positioning us well for future growth and shareholder value.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
